Memphis vs Mississippi State Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks
Mississippi State (10-1) vs. Memphis (9-2)
December 21, 2024 12:30 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis -1.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Memphis Tigers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Memphis vs Mississippi State Prediction. This article will include a Memphis vs Mississippi State Pick.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat McNeese and Central Michigan, and they play Bethune-Cookman, South Carolina and Vanderbilt next. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are averaging 84.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Josh Hubbard is averaging 18 points and 3.5 assists, while Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 10.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. KeShawn Murphy is the third double-digit scorer and Riley Kugel is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers beat Clemson and Virginia, and they play Ole Miss, FAU and North Texas next. The Memphis Tigers are averaging 79.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 43 percent shooting. PJ Haggerty is averaging 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. Colby Rogers is the third double-digit scorer and Dain Dainja is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Memphis Tigers are shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Tigers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
- Memphis has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at FedExForum.
- Mississippi State has lost 29 of its last 37 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Memphis has won the first half in 30 of its last 38 games against non-Conference opponents at FedExForum.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-five of Mississippi State’s last 28 day games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Five of Memphis’ last six day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Memphis ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (41.9%).
- Memphis ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.0).
- Mississippi State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.8%).
- Mississippi State ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.9).
Memphis vs Mississippi State Prediction
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are talented and experienced, but they haven’t been tested much this season, so the jury is still out on this start. The Memphis Tigers have been in some wars this season, and they’ve earned their stripes with some tough wins. Memphis has shown us something through 11 games, and this group is starting to win me over. Memphis can score, play timely defense, and you trust this group in tight games late. At home, I’ll lay the bucket with Memphis.
